Award

EXTERNAL LEGAL SERVICES

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "External Legal Services," classified under the Legal Services industry category (CPV code 79100000). This contract, valued at GBP 130,000 and awarded to Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP, is a call-off from the CCS Framework Agreement RM6240. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender was closed on 4th March 2025. The contract period is set to run from 12th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The main delivery location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for legal service providers, especially those capable of offering comprehensive external legal support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to consider such opportunities, given their suitability for this procurement. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can help legal firms enhance their market presence and foster long-term business relationships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

EXTERNAL LEGAL SERVICES

Notice Description

Contract awarded for External Legal Services. Call off from CCS Framework Agreement RM6240

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c0290fa-84e5-4458-8a81-76ce4aabd6ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67e67e6-1e0c-4b16-93c0-b3ae303c9218
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Jacky Perkins
Contact Email
jackie.perkins@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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